"Picking up a book is one of the most enriching and enjoyable ways to spend time – there is nothing like encountering a new author,
or discovering a novel you love and want to press into the hands of all your friends. That's how we feel choosing the books each month."
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Frequently asked questions
After your order has been confirmed, a Shelf Improvement gift message will be sent via email to you or the recipient with information about the subscription and advance notice of the first book.
1. Choose your subscription package
2. Enter the recipient's name and address
3. Specify which email address the gift message should be sent to
4. Books will arrive in the middle part of each month for the duration of the subscription, with a selection of Guardian gifts in the welcome box
Yes, Shelf Improvement is a great gift for book-lovers. Simply add the recipient's delivery details when building your subscription. Once your purchase is complete, a gift message will be sent via email, so please specify which email address this should be sent to, taking extra care to enter your email if you don't want the recipient to receive advance notice of their gif
Yes you can, however there will be an additional postage charge for international deliveries
Yes, just call 020 3176 3837. Lines are open 9am–5.30pm Monday-Saturday and 10–4pm on Sundays. Phone orders incur an additional £2.99 charge
The recipient will receive their book in the middle of each month, for the duration of their subscription
Please contact us and we will arrange a replacement. One book can be swapped for the duration of a three-month or six-month subscription, and two books for a twelve-month subscription. You must return the original book in order for a replacement to be arranged.
Yes, all our packaging is 100% recyclable or compostable
